Denise’s Jam Thumbprint Cookies

You’ll Need

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar with a mixer until creamy.
3

Separate the eggs. Whisk the whites until foamy and set aside.
4

Add the egg yolks and vanilla to the butter and sugar and mix well at medium speed.
5

Slowly add flour and salt and mix at low speed until combined.
6

Toss nuts and coconut together on a plate.
7

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.
8

Remove dough from refrigerator and roll into balls, approximately 1" in diameter.
9

Dip balls in egg white wash and then roll in walnut/coconut mixture.
10

Place balls on parchment paper lined baking sheets about 1" apart.
11

Using a small spoon or your thumb, press a shallow indentation in the top of the cookie.
12

Drop a small amount of jam in the indentation.
13

Bake for 15–20 minutes or until cookies are slightly firm.
14

Remove from the oven and let cool before removing them from the tray.

Category: dessert